OVERVIEW

An alternative fitness career pathway to pursue involves venturing into the world of fitness education. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively plan and teach their specialist subject, and is therefore ideal for those who want to work as a fitness tutor and pass on their fitness knowledge and skills to the fitness professionals of the future.

The qualification is delivered via distance learning, with tutor support available throughout the process to assist with challenging theoretical concepts and assessment preparation.

At the end of the qualification learners should understand their role and responsibilities when teaching, understand and be able to apply a range of different learning approaches to suit the needs of a diverse group, understand various assessment principles and practices, and be able to competently plan and deliver a tutorial centred on their specialist subject.

Those who achieve the Level 3 Award in Education and Training are suitably qualified to take up employment as a teacher/tutor within the further education sector, for either independent training providers or colleges. For those who desire, this offers a career progression route for fitness professionals, and brings with it the associated financial benefits. This qualification is also recognised across a range of industries, opening up more careers development opportunities for those who possess it.

CPD POINTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Aged 19+

Suitable qualified and competent in the subject area to be taught

There is also a strong element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and therefore learners should have significant skill in this also.

UNITS INVOLVED

Mandatory Unit

Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training

Optional Units

Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training

Facilitate learning and development for individuals

Facilitate learning and development in groups

(One from the above)

Understanding assessment in education and training

Understanding the principles and practices of assessment

(One from the above)

DELIVERY

Distance learning (elearning available for some units) alongside additional tutor support

ASSESSMENT

Portfolio of evidence

Assessment Day

1 X Practical observation of delivery

 PROGRESSION

Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally- Related Achievement

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice